27-236. Suspension of royalty rights


The commissioner may, if he deems it in the interest of the state, subordinate the
royalty rights of the state under this article, or suspend the operation thereof or of
any lease executed under the provisions of this article, in favor of the United States or
any agency thereof, for the purpose of facilitating extension of financial aid under the
laws of the United States in the development or operation of any mine located upon state
lands.